Monocle on Culture

We see Amy Winehouse from a different perspective as a new exhibition opens in London, ask why New Yorkers are shocked by a recent announcement from the Met, and discuss what Montreal International Jazz Festival has done for the city. Plus, Amanda Palmer entertains Midori House with a special session.

We hear UK artist Ryan Gander’s plans for a new world-class art school, talk filmmaking with renowned director Mike Figgis and visit Seoul’s most “indie” of neighbourhoods. Plus a session from Finnish songstress Sansa.

We hear UK artist Ryan Gander’s plans for a new world-class art school, talk filmmaking with renowned director Mike Figgis, and visit Seoul’s most “indie” of neighbourhoods. Plus, a session from Finnish songstress Sansa.

Toronto’s finest Austra wow us with a Midori House session, we hop down to the French Riviera for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and meet renowned Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Toronto’s finest Austra wow us with a Midori House session, we hop down to the French Riviera for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, and meet renowned Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Robert Bound heads to Art Basel to speak to the artists and curators behind this year’s show, we find out about the singer causing a stir on Arab Idol and celebrate the 10th birthday of record label Arts & Crafts in Toronto. Plus a live Midori House Session from Finland’s Husky Rescue.

Robert Bound heads to Art Basel to speak to the artists and curators behind this year’s show, we find out about the singer causing a stir on Arab Idol, and celebrate the 10th birthday of record label Arts & Crafts in Toronto. Plus, a live Midori House Session from Finland’s Husky Rescue.

Robert Bound gets lost in space in a new exhibition at London’s National Maritime Museum, we hear the secrets behind Sonar festival’s 20-year success story and learn why writers are coming down from their garrets in Adelaide. Plus an energetic session from a combined pair of Salvador’s finest bands.

Robert Bound gets lost in space in a new exhibition at London’s National Maritime Museum, we hear the secrets behind Sonar festival’s 20-year success story, and learn why writers are coming down from their garrets in Adelaide. Plus, an energetic session from a combined pair of Salvador’s finest bands.

We soak up the sights and sounds of the 55th Venice Biennale, hear what TV the US networks have been touting to overseas buyers at LA screenings and meet the woman reviving the lost art of letter writing. Plus we meet some of Morrissey’s more fanatical Latino admirers on the West Coast.

We soak up the sights and sounds of the 55th Venice Biennale, hear what TV the US networks have been touting to overseas buyers at LA screenings, and meet the woman reviving the lost art of letter writing. Plus, we meet some of Morrissey’s more fanatical Latino admirers on the West Coast.

How global economics has impacted the Art Fair of Athens, we talk music business at The Great Escape conference in Brighton, and enjoy a session from Josh Rouse.

How global economics has impacted the Art Fair of Athens, we talk music business at The Great Escape conference in Brighton, and enjoy a session from Josh Rouse.

Advertising special: we hear from London’s hottest creative team, learn why everyone loves to shoot ads in South Africa, ask how you advertise western products in Tehran and learn why legacy is becoming an important part of any campaign. Plus a stroll down the sunset strip, the best car ad ever made and a special iconic ad soundtrack.

Advertising special: we hear from London’s hottest creative team, learn why everyone loves to shoot ads in South Africa, ask how you advertise western products in Tehran, and learn why legacy is becoming an important part of any campaign. Plus, a stroll down the sunset strip, the best car ad ever made and a special iconic ad soundtrack.